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thumbtack in German

thumbtack in German is Reißzwecke, Reißnagel, Heftzwecke.

thumbtack in German

Reißzwecke
noun
(North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.
Reißnagel
noun
(North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.
Heftzwecke
noun
(North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.
Reißbrettstift
noun
(North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.
anheften
verb
(transitive) To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.
anpinnen
verb
(transitive) To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.
anzwecken
verb
(transitive) To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.
zwecken
verb
(transitive) To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.
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What is "thumbtack" in German?

"thumbtack" in German is Reißzwecke, Reißnagel, Heftzwecke.

Are there other ways to say "thumbtack" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "thumbtack": Reißzwecke, Reißnagel, Heftzwecke, Reißbrettstift, anheften, anpinnen.

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